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OUR OBJECTIVES
To promote the principles of equality of opportunity, diversity and
good relations among Nigerians in the Diaspora;
To participate in the promotion of social and cultural harmony within
communities;
To establish and maintain close liaison with the Nigerian and European
governments and other representative bodies having objectives similar
in whole or in part to NIDOE;
To promote the spirit of patriotism amongst Nigerians living in Europe
and encourage their participation in the affairs of Nigeria;
To encourage Nigerians living in Europe to be good and law-abiding citizens
of Europe;
To encourage contacts and networking amongst Nigerians living in Europe,
the Americas and elsewhere and with community groups, voluntary organisations,
government departments, statutory and non-statutory authorities, businesses,
individuals and all other organisations, and in particular based on pressing
social, economic, democratic and cultural issues in Nigeria;
To assist in promoting and enhancing a good image for Nigeria in the
international arena in all areas, by whatever ethical and legitimate means
that are feasible;
To serve as technical advisers, partners and act as catalysts with Nigeria
with respect to development of policies, organisation and implementation
of social and economic programmes;
On specific requests from Government, NGOs and other bodies, incorporated
or unincorporated, to provide services or give advice on specific matters
of social, economic or cultural projects in the interest of Nigerians
and Nigeria;
To encourage and assist Nigerians who wish to return to Nigeria permanently,
and to dissuade skilled Nigerians from emigrating from Nigeria, thereby
helping to stem further brain drain.
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